Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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